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Keaton's 'Seven Chances' Comes to Natick
21 Jul
Summary
- A screening of Buster Keaton's silent film 'Seven Chances' will be held.
- The event features live musical accompaniment by composer Jeff Rapsis.
- Tickets cost $12 for members and $14 for non-members.
A screening of the classic 1925 silent comedy, 'Seven Chances,' is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 23, at The Center for the Arts in Natick (TCAN). This special event is part of TCAN's ongoing silent film series.
Acclaimed composer Jeff Rapsis, known for his work with silent films, will provide live musical accompaniment for the screening. Rapsis will improvise a score to enhance the original cinematic experience.
The film, adapted from a play, centers on a man who stands to inherit $7 million if he marries by his 27th birthday on the same day. His search for a bride becomes a chaotic chase when a newspaper article attracts numerous potential spouses.
Buster Keaton, a legendary silent film performer alongside Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd, is celebrated for his acrobatic stunts, many of which are featured in 'Seven Chances.' Organizers aim to replicate the original viewing experience with a restored print and live music.
Admission is $12 for TCAN members and $14 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased online at natickarts.org or at the door. For further information, call 508-647-0097.
